Travel
Vrbas: A River That Shapes Landscapes and the Rhythm of Life
If there is a river that can change its character several times within just a few hours, more than some cities do in a century, it is the Vrbas. Fast, wild, quiet, then gentle again - all within a single flow. It begins as a mountain stream carving through rock, and ends as a calm river nourishing the plains. Between those two points, the Vrbas draws landscapes that stay with you.
Palermo: Raw, Loud and Irresistible
Wild yet seductive; untidy yet lavish; rough yet warm; raw yet full of charm; old yet relentlessly alive - this is Palermo. If you arrive in Sicily’s largest city expecting the polished elegance of Milan, you will get raw aesthetics instead. If you’re looking for the romantic backdrop of Venice, you’ll find a loud, unfiltered reality. And if you seek the monumental stage of Rome, you’ll get chaos that directs its own scene.
Tokoname: The Black City That Taught Fire to Speak
At first glance, Tokoname doesn’t seem like a destination that wins you over instantly. There are no spectacular skyscrapers, no restless metropolitan rhythm, nor the tourist buzz that follows Japan’s more famous cities. But it has something else - an atmosphere that doesn’t reveal itself immediately, but unfolds slowly, like a glow beneath a layer of ash.
Sutjeska: Raw, Wondrous, Wild
Sutjeska National Park is the oldest and largest national park in Bosnia and Herzegovina, home to one of the last primeval forests in Europe, a place of adventure, and a natural gem of Republika Srpska. The highest peak, Maglić (2,386 m), is also located within the park, making it the highest point in the country.
Una: The One and Only – A River Made for Enjoyment
More than 2,000 years ago, according to legend, a weary Roman soldier, after countless battles, came upon an emerald river and, struck by its beauty, exclaimed: “Una!” One, the only one, the most beautiful among rivers. To this day, the Una carries that unique name.
Robert Dacešin: How I Got “Stuck” in Cuba
Robert Dacešin, a travel writer from Banja Luka who has explored more than half the world, barely made it back home in 2020. Just as he stepped onto Cuban beaches, the coronavirus began spreading globally. His return to Banja Luka suddenly became almost impossible.
Springfield: Where Basketball Became the World’s Game
It seems that every American state has a town called Springfield. I haven’t been to the others, but this one in Massachusetts doesn’t impress at first glance. It has no metropolitan skyline, no monumental boulevards, and a wide highway somehow splits the city in two.
From Banja Luka to Half the World: How Robert Dacešin’s Story Began
“If you survived Brazil, you’ll survive Chile.” That’s what they told me. And in Santiago, my bag, which contained my phone, was stolen almost instantly. I reported everything to the police, but they couldn’t do anything - they said around 300 phones disappear there every day. I asked them to file a report, and they asked for my passport. I handed it over, but they couldn’t find Bosnia and Herzegovina in their system. Botswana was there, as was Burkina Faso, but not Bosnia.
Havana: A City That Slowly Disarms You
In Havana, nothing begins abruptly. The city doesn’t hit you with a spectacle, doesn’t try to win you over at first glance. It gives you time. As if it knows you’ll stay a little longer than you planned anyway. You walk without a clear destination and realize that’s the only right way. Streets are not crossed, they are absorbed.
Where to Escape When Everyone Heads to the Sea
As lines of cars move toward the coast every summer, there is another side of travel that does not involve crowds, noise, or the struggle to find a spot on the beach. Instead, it offers silence, nature, and that rare feeling of having space all to yourself.
Ohrid: A Balkan Gem Between History and Nature
Ohrid is a city located in the southwestern part of North Macedonia, on the northeastern shore of Lake Ohrid. Ohrid and Lake Ohrid are among the country’s main tourist destinations. Due to its large number of churches, the city is often referred to as the “Balkan Jerusalem.”
Islands at the Edge of the World
In an era when even the most remote destinations are just a few clicks and connecting flights away, the idea of places that are truly isolated seems almost unreal. And yet, they exist. These are islands where almost no one lives. Places where the signal fades, crowds don’t exist, and daily life is measured by the rhythm of nature - not the clock.
Restaurants with the Most Beautiful Views in the World
There are restaurants you visit for the food. And there are those you visit for the feeling. The latter stay in your memory longer - because every dish comes with a view that lingers. From underwater worlds to mountain peaks and urban skylines, there are places across the planet where gastronomy gains an extra dimension. In them, the setting is not just a backdrop, but an equal part of the experience.
Milena and Nenad in Sri Lanka: From Ancient Cities to Ocean Waves
Five years of life in Asia - two in Bangladesh, two in the Philippines, and one in Sri Lanka - shaped the travel story of Milena and Nenad from Bijeljina, whose journey to the Far East began with Nenad’s job. For HEDONIST, they turned their impressions into a personal guide through countries that rarely become a traveler’s first choice, accompanied by photographs that best capture everyday life far from European habits.
Cities That Wake Up in Spring
There are cities that are beautiful at any time of the year. But there are also those that, by some unwritten rule, reveal their true charm in spring. That is when the streets come back to life, parks turn into green oases, and cafés on city squares gain that special energy that makes travels truly memorable.
Milena and Nenad in the Philippines: From the Concrete Jungle to Paradise Islands
Five years of life in Asia - two in Bangladesh, two in the Philippines, and one in Sri Lanka - shaped the travel story of Milena and Nenad from Bijeljina, whose journey to the Far East began with Nenad’s job. For HEDONIST, they turned their impressions into a personal guide through countries that rarely become a traveler’s first choice, accompanied by photographs that best capture everyday life far from European habits.
How Milena and Nenad Discovered Asia: Bangladesh Without Filters
Five years of life in Asia, two in Bangladesh, two in the Philippines, and one in Sri Lanka, shaped the travel story of Milena and Nenad from Bijeljina, whose journey to the Far East began with Nenad’s job. For HEDONIST, they turned their impressions into a personal guide through countries that rarely become a traveler’s first choice, accompanied by photographs that best capture everyday life far from European habits.
How a New Map of Travel Is Emerging in the Heart of the Balkans
In an era of low-cost flights and endless social media recommendations, travel has become more accessible than ever - yet, at the same time, increasingly predictable. Destinations are often familiar before arrival, restaurants are already rated, and experiences are surprisingly similar, regardless of the city or country.
A Town Where Hospitality Tastes Like Wine
In a world constantly searching for new destinations, it is rare for a place to captivate travelers not through spectacle but through its emotional resonance. That is exactly what happened to Montepulciano, a small town nestled among the hills of southern Tuscany, which was recently named one of the most welcoming destinations in the world by the Booking.com platform.
